Daily Dawg Tags: Johnny Manziel’s height not an issue
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Friday, Nov. 13.
Cleveland Browns:
Johnny Manziel’s height is an issue only if he allows it to be
"Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel pointed out an important part of life in the NFL on Wednesday. “I am not going to be able to sit there like some of these taller quarterbacks in the league and just be able to see everything happen as it plays on,” Manziel said on Wednesday. “There are going to be times where I am not going to be able to see something and I am going to have to make a faith throw.” While there is no denying that the 5-foot-11 Manziel will, at times, have trouble seeing over the defensive line, this is not anything new. He’s been dealing with being shorter than most quarterbacks since he started playing quarterback and, at age 22, there is no summer growth spurt coming in his future."
The Cleveland Browns first step to a solution
"The Cleveland Browns have once again proved to be the same old team that loyalists love to hate (or hate to love). It’s 2015 and fans continue shouting to get rid of the front office and coaching staff and beg for a new regime… again. Week 10 of the NFL season is approaching, and the Browns sit at the bottom of the division and conference at 2-7. To start the season the questions pertaining to the future was just a small leak that has quickly turned to spewing gasoline in which fans are eagerly trying to throw matches at to initiate a fire."
Dawg Pound Daily’s bettor’s guide to the NFL: Week 10
"I have this “Biggest Bargain” thing down pat and parlayed with another perfect teaser weekend, I’m feeling pretty good about this NFL season – except for one annoying problem: It’s getting harder by the day to keep rooting for the Cleveland Browns. But since this column is for entertainment (and not real wagering) purposes only, let’s take a moment to celebrate."
Dawg Pound Daily staff picks: Week 10
"Week 10 arrives tonight as the NFL season is in full swing! Division races are becoming clearer each week as the good teams are separating themselves from the pack. The Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals all remain unbeaten standing tall, at 8-0 and are well on their way to a playoff berth. Meanwhile the likes of the Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys sit at the bottom of their divisions and are looking forward to season’s end."
Browns: Other QBs Johnny Manziel’s size successful in NFL (ESPN)
"The Cleveland Browns won’t allow Johnny Manziel to use his height as an excuse for not playing well. One day after Manziel said he can’t see down the field because of his stature, both coach Mike Pettine and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo said his height shouldn’t matter. “There’s other quarterbacks in this league that are his size and are having some success,” DeFilippo said."
Josh McCown stepped it up in practice, but Johnny Manziel is prepared to start in Pittsburgh (NEOMG)
"Browns quarterback Josh McCown got more work in practice Thursday, but Johnny Manziel has taken the bulk of the first-team reps all week and is prepared to start Sunday in Pittsburgh. McCown looked good throwing in early drills and seemed to take another step toward starting, but players talked after practice like Manziel might get the nod."
NFL News:
NFL Rumors: Jim Irsay wants Nick Saban for Colts head coach (FanSided)
"It has been a rough year for the Indianapolis Colts. Rather than taking a step forward and becoming solidified as Super Bowl contenders, the team has taken a major step back and could be considered poor to average overall. With such disappointment after such high standards, the writing could very well be on the wall for Chuck Pagano. Let’s be honest, it’s been on the wall for some time now, and each day it seems like there is a new rumor that makes Pagano’s exit inevitable. The latest rumor comes courtesy of Indianapolis journalist Bob Kravitz, who also infamously broke the DeflateGate story. This time, Kravitz dropped a bombshell on Mad Dog Radio when he said Jim Irsay doesn’t believe that Chuck Pagano is the guy to take the Colts where they need to be. If that wasn’t big enough, Kravitz then went on to say that he thinks Jim Irsay is going to go after Nick Saban."
Ben Roethlisberger practicing, hopes to play (NFL.com)
"Don’t count out Ben Roethlisberger for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The veteran quarterback — who sustained a foot injury in Sunday’s win over the Raiders — has shed his walking boot and was limited at practice on Thursday. When asked if he’ll be on the field on Sunday against the Browns, Roethlisberger responded, “I hope so.”"
Blind Rush: NFL’s ‘Color Rush’ jerseys problematic for colorblind fans (ESPN)
"The NFL’s new “Color Rush” campaign introduced an unintended consequence Thursday night: Scores of colorblind viewers were unable to distinguish between the Buffalo Bills’ red uniforms and the New York Jets’ green uniforms. Former New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes was one of the affected viewers."